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Tribe expecting injured group back soon

Tribe expecting injured group back soon

Travis Buck

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CLEVELAND -- Bodies, new and old, healthy and ailing, continue to file in and out of the Indians' clubhouse.

Manager Manny Acta said the team would likely activate Matt LaPorta from the 15-day disabled list after Tuesday's contest against the Yankees. The first baseman has been sidelined since June 17, when he suffered a mild high ankle sprain while he was cornered during a rundown.

On Tuesday, LaPorta went through a second straight day of workouts that included batting practice, fielding grounders and running the bases.

Outfielder Travis Buck, out since Friday with a mild left hamstring strain, also could return on Wednesday.

"He went through a workout [Tuesday]," Acta said. "He looks pretty close. He's probably going to be available [Wednesday]."

Right-hander Fausto Carmona left his start on Saturday after two innings upon straining his right quadriceps while running -- or stumbling, or bellyflopping -- to first base. The Indians placed Carmona on the 15-day disabled list Sunday.

Carmona's replacement, who will pitch Thursday, was expected to be named after Tuesday's game. Carmona will benefit from the All-Star break next week, and he will be eligible to return from the DL on July 18. Acta said Carmona -- 4-10 with a 5.78 ERA -- will miss only one start.